KAMAKURA, May 06 (News On Japan) –
In the traditional metropolis of Kamakura, an experimental initiative selling strolling to deal with over-tourism points and doubtlessly unveil new charms occurred. Local residents categorical hopes that this experiment won’t solely alleviate congestion but additionally result in the invention of recent points of interest.
Walking Tour from Kamakura Station to Hase Station
During the Golden Week holidays, vacationer locations nationwide had been bustling with individuals. While the inflow of vacationers is helpful for the tourism business, extreme crowding additionally poses issues of over-tourism affecting the lives of native residents.
Particularly affected is Kamakura City, the place many guests use the Enoshima Electric Railway to journey to Hasedera Temple, well-known for its Great Buddha and hydrangeas.
To tackle this difficulty, on May third and 4th of Golden Week, an experimental initiative selling strolling was carried out. Maps from Kamakura Station to Hase Station had been distributed in entrance of Kamakura Station.
Takahiro Sataki, a professor at Josai International University who has been visiting Kamakura throughout Golden Week since 2018 to conduct ongoing observations, determined to take part within the strolling tour.
Rediscovering Kamakura’s Charm Through Walking?
The program featured a stroll alongside the “shopping street exploration course,” one of many two programs launched. Walking with specialists, together with Professor Sataki, revealed stunning discoveries.
Josai International University, Tourism Department Professor Takahiro Sataki: “Look straight ahead.”
Chihiro Sato, Announcer: “These are historical buildings, aren’t they?”
Professor Sataki: “This used to be an old bank branch. Occasionally, you can find several old buildings along this street.”
Sato: “It’s an enjoyable way to discover these.”
Professor Sataki: “Walking around Kamakura, searching for its old buildings, makes time pass quickly.”
Unlike utilizing some form of transport, strolling revealed discoveries that may go unnoticed.
Traditional Specialty “Kamakura Donburi”
Professor Sataki: “I was feeling hungry and wondering if there was a good place to eat when I found this shop. Here it is!”
“Kamakura Ocean Bistro,” positioned on the way in which to Hase Station, is a newly opened store.
Staff: “Thank you for waiting. Here’s your Kamakura Donburi.”
Sato: “It looks delicious! The broth is rich. The shrimp is plump, the batter is crispy, and the egg is wonderfully rich.”
The Kamakura Donburi, with fried shrimp and egg, has been a specialty dish for a very long time however has change into much less frequent lately.
Professor Sataki: “When people think of Kamakura, they usually associate it with shirasu-don.”
Sato: “That was my image too.”
Professor Sataki: “Discoveries like this make walking around town interesting. Thanks to this experiment, I learned something new.”
This experiment, which took about half-hour to stroll a distance that might usually take 5 minutes by Enoden prepare, marked its finish upon reaching the station.
Professor Sataki: “Well, this is the end of the line with the train.”
Sato: “We’ve arrived!”
Professor Sataki: “(After finishing the walking tour) So, what do you think?”
Sato: “Walking was pleasant, and there were many shops. My stomach is satisfied, and I had a lot of fun.”
Source: ANN